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OverviewEmily Webb is a geek.And she's happy that way. Content hidingunder hoodies and curling up to watch oldhorror flicks, she's never been the kind of girlwho sneaks out for midnight parties. Andshe's definitely not the kind of girl who startsfights or flirts with other girls' boyfriends.Until one night Emily finds herself doingexactly that . . . the same night one of herclassmates--also named Emily--is foundmysteriously murdered. The thing is, Emily doesn't know whyshe's doing any of this. By day, she's the sameold boring Emily, but by night, she turnsinto a thrill seeker. With every nightfall, Emily gets wilder until it's no longer just herpersonality that changes. Her body can dothings it never could before: Emily is nowstrong, fast, and utterly fearless. And soonEmily realizes that she's not just comingout of her shell . . . there's something muchbigger going on. Is she bewitched by the soulof the other, murdered Emily? Or is EmilyWebb becoming something else entirely--something not human? As Emily hunts for answers, she finds outthat she's not the only one this is happeningto--some of her classmates are changingas well. Who is turning these teens intomonsters--and how many people will theykill to get what they want? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeff SampsonPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Collins Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780061992766ISBN 10: 0061992763 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 25 January 2011 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsWill have readers clamoring for the next book. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Emily's attractive personality, drab on the surface but with emerging panache, easily holds readers' attention, especially during her feral nighttime prowls. Intriguing. --Kirkus Reviews While the paranormal transformations will tempt fans of the genre and make a good hook for readers, it's Emily's transformation into a confident young woman who is more comfortable in her skin and willing to stick up for herself and others that makes this book a strong addition. --School Library Journal Author InformationJeff Sampson is the author of the first two books in the Deviants series, Vesper and Havoc. He is also a pop-culture fanatic with an abiding love of TV and movies, much like his main character, Emily. Jeff lives in Seattle, Washington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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